Interesting Facts about Violets

Violets are small purple, white, and yellow flowers. They grow in pots, shrubs, small trees, and climbing vines. Violets are closely related to pansies and Johnny-jump-ups. The bloom on a violet plant has 5 petals. The middles of the flowers range from a plain color or spots of yellow or darker purple. Violets are common in perfumes and soaps. Many people grow the flowers in pots around their homes. Probably because they are grow so easily indoors or outdoors.

Did you know?

There are 400 species of violets worldwide.

The bottom petal of a violet is bigger than the rest, because insects will be attracted to the flower’s bright colored “bottom lip.”

The African violet is a popular give for Mother’s Day in America.

Violets are so tough that they can survive a light frost.

Not all violets have a scent.

Most violets grow naturally in North of the equator, but there are species of violets that grow in Australia and South America

Activity: Teach your children how take care of a houseplant. Violets are great beginner’s plant. They are very forgiving of lack of water and sunlight. There are many sizes, shapes, and colors to plant.